Panama Canal Zone Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Panama Canal Zone
Balboa
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Balboa. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Albrook Shopping Mall and Bridge of the Americas are a few top places to visit.
Barrio Sur
If you're spending some time in Barrio Sur, Colon Free Zone and Colon 2000 are top sights worth seeing.
Cristobal
Travellers enjoy Cristobal for its churches and seaside views. Consider checking out Limon Bay while you're in the area.
Coco Solo
If you're spending some time in Coco Solo, Colon Free Zone and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio Norte
If you're spending some time in Barrio Norte, Monument to Christopher Columbus and Limon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Gatun
Gatun is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Canal Expansion Observation Center and Gatún Dam are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Radisson Hotel Panama Canal
"The hotel room is not accurately represented by the pictures on Expedia. It is older and not well maintained. The shower definitely needs to be replaced. Our key card also stopped working and we needed a manager to open the door for us. We were told breakfast was included but in the morning, we were ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Marriott Panama Hotel
"The rooms and surroundings were clean. The staff was very hospitable. There was a shopping mall attached to the hotel. Tbe breakfast buffet was pretty good."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Summit Rainforest Golf Resort & All Inclusive
"Excellent service. Everyone was friendly and attentive. Lucia at the check in counter always with a smile. The chef at the breakfast omelet station, the servers at the restaurant very attentive, greeting you with a smile. Definitely a great place to stay!!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
La Palma Experience
"Me encantó muy organizado, muy limpio, las personas que trabajan en este hotel son muy amables volvería sin duda muchas gracias"
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Arcadia Condo Suites
"Nothing everything was great"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Boutique Apartments Panama
"I would recommend any family or friends to book cause the location is not bad and clean, big and view is amazing"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Bridge of the Americas
You can learn about the history of Arraijan when you stop by Bridge of the Americas. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Albrook Shopping Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Albrook Shopping Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Ancon. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Colon 2000
During your visit to Colon, you can do some window-shopping at Colon 2000. Stroll along this relaxing area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Colon Free Zone
During your trip to Colon, you can do some window-shopping at Colon Free Zone.
Miraflores Locks
After visiting Miraflores Locks, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ancon. Stroll along the seaside in this vibrant area or visit its lively bars.
Gamboa Rainforest Resort
Explore the great outdoors at Gamboa Rainforest Resort, a lovely green space in Gamboa. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
- Colon 2000
- Farfan Beach
- Miraflores Locks
- Gamboa Rainforest Resort
- Amador Convention Center
- Canopy Tower
- Culebra Cut
- Pedro Miguel Locks
- Limon Bay
- Galeta Island Marine Education Center
- Ancon Hill
- Marine Exhibition Center Smithsonian Institute Panama
- Corozal American Cemetery and Memorial
- Juventud Park
- Monumento Natural Barro Colorado
